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Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program

• Administered by the Council for International Exchange of Scholars (CIES)

• cies.org

• Two main options

• Core Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program (92%)

• International Education Administrator Seminars – IEAs (8%)

• Scholars come from all disciplines, not just STEM

• Supports teaching and/or researchactivity for 3 to 12 months

• Candidates apply to specific awardwith proposed project

• FLEX option available over a two-year period on some awards

• Proposals require multiple visits to a host country

• Multi-country (regional) and Global Scholar awards also available

• Application opens around February 1; Deadline: August 1

Core Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program

Eligibility for U.S. Scholar Programs

• U.S. citizenship is required

• Degree as required by award

• Ph.D. or other terminal degree may be required

• Many awards in the Core Program are open to applicants with a Masters and professional or academic experience

• Teaching experience as required by award

Selecting the Right Award

• Catalog of Awards:

awards.cies.org

• Match your expertise, experience and proposal to the award description

• Regional experience and language ability

• Relevance of the project to the country; why will host country benefit from your project?

Application Components

• Application Form

• Project Statement

• Curriculum Vitae or Resume

• Course Outlines or Syllabi (for teaching awards)

• Select Bibliography (for research awards)

• Letters of Reference

• Additional Components, Depending on Award

• Language Proficiency Report

• Letter of Invitation

• Supplemental materials for applicants in the Arts, Architecture, Writing and Journalism

Competitive Applications Include

• Promotion of the Fulbright goal – mutual understanding

• Why you chose Fulbright and your host country

• Detailed project specifics

• Professional expertise and skills the applicant can offer and how these benefit host institution/country

• Cultural diplomacy and demonstrated flexibility/adaptability

• Outcomes and impact of your experience – future collaborations, internationalizing campus…

CORE Programs

Research and Teaching in Brazil

• Prior experience was a plus with established relationships in host universities

• Application focused on capacity building for host institutions

• Research components emphasized interdiscipilnary projects

• Teaching components included writing workshops and methodology training

• Professional benefits included dedicated time for advancing new initiatives

• Additional benefits included acute oversight of collaborations

• Challenges were primarily the bureacracy

• Outcomes were both positive and negative, in a positive sense

Research and Teaching in Brazil

• Split over two years, Mar/Apr of 2015 and Mar/Apr of 2016

• Lessons learned in 15 shaped activities in 16

• Challenges in 16 showed future problems, economic downturn and political turmoil

• Personal benefits included clarity in research and collaborations, dedicated time for "international" work, writing, grant development, etc

• Personal challenges included balancing family, "vacation" from Rutgers, and facing reality upon return.

• Seek room for creativity in free time.

Research and Teaching in Brazil

International Education Administrator

Seminars

International Education Administrator Seminars

U.S. peer review committees discuss applications for a single geographical region

France, Germany, India, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Russia

Two week seminars exploring higher education

Create empowering connections with the societal, cultural, and higher education systems of other countries

Expand networks of U.S. and international colleagues

Ph.D. not required

Must be a U.S. citizen

No language requirements – seminars are conducted in English

All travel, accommodations and schedules are provided by the Fulbright IEA Program

Where To Look For Information

U.S. peer review committees discuss applications for a single geographical region

https://awards.cies.org/

http://www.cies.org/program/fulbright-international-education-administrators-seminars

Good idea to listen in on the general and country specific webinars and browse through the website thoroughly

Why The IEA Seminars

U.S. peer review committees discuss applications for a single geographical region

Exposure to education, culture and society in a new country with the guidance of locals – unparalleled experience

Visits to a cross section of institutions

Meet with higher education administrators, public officials who are key players in higher education in the host countries

Not just personal growth – impact is personal and professional, benefits the institution’s internationalization efforts

New knowledge and skills that can be of value to the institution, lead to global collaborations and development of programs

Hone intercultural communication skills

Amazing network of Fulbright alumni

Timelines

U.S. peer review committees discuss applications for a single geographical region

India

Taiwan

Russia

Timelines

U.S. peer review committees discuss applications for a single geographical region

Japan and Korea

France and Germany

U.S. peer review committees discuss applications for a single geographical region

My Experience In France

• Must have strong institutional support

• Transformational, educational and enriching

• Made friends for life, built strong networks

• Experienced a country in a way that I had never before

• The benefits are long term

The Experience (Cultural)

CANALS IN PARIS (25m

drop)

VERSAILLES – HALL OF MIRRORS

LA SORBONNE

OUEST FRANCE

PRINTING

FACILITIES

RENNES PARLIAMENT

The Experience (Culinary)

CANALS IN PARIS (25m

drop)

Food, wine, company, “excellence

initiative…”

Key Takeaways and Looking Forward

U.S. peer review committees discuss applications for a single geographical region

Build on short-term program opportunities

Develop internship opportunities and other forms of student exchange

Explore collaborations through the Business School – great interest in business programs

Seek organizational support

Facilitate multi-institutional agreements and collaborations

The Application Process

U.S. peer review committees discuss applications for a single geographical region

Review the special IEA application instructions

Deadlines depending on country program

American peer review and in-country final selection review

Required application attachments: Online application form, Project Statement, Curriculum Vitae or Resume, Institutional Statement, three Letters of Reference

Submitting a Strong Application

U.S. peer review committees discuss applications for a single geographical region

Current job responsibilities and how they relate to particular country seminar

Impact participation will have on your career, professional development, home institution and community

How you will share what you have learned with your home institution and others

Be clear how your job responsibilities relate to internationalization on your campus

Your statement should be well-organized and thoroughly proofread.

Explain your specific interest in the seminar

Be specific about your goals and how you will implement your plans

Application Resources

U.S. peer review committees discuss applications for a single geographical region

• Online Application: http://www.cies.org/application-login

• Detailed Application Instructions: http://www.cies.org/iea-checklist-and-instructions

• Review Criteria: http://www.cies.org/iea-review-criteria

• Application Guidelines: http://www.cies.org/iea-application-guidelines

• Notification Timeline: http://www.cies.org/program/fulbright-international-education-administrators-seminars?qt-program=3#qt-program

• Fulbright Scholar Directory: http://www.cies.org/fulbright-scholars

Greg Costalas

gcostalas@global.Rutgers.edu

Daniel Hoffman

dhoffman@sebs.rutgers.edu

Mohini Mukherjee

mohinim@global.rutgers.edu